The second in Turner’s Darnley Mills series about three boys in a small coastal town in northern England, following “Colonel Sheperton’s Clock.” Peter is the son of the rector, a science whiz and inventor; David is the practical son of the town’s carpenter and recently recovered from surgery to repair the lame leg he was […]

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20.07.2024

Incoming: JUSTICE LEAGUE, THE WORLD'S GREATEST SUPER-HEROES Trade Paperback - Todd's Blog

The hardcover reprint of this material came out in April, this trade paperback version is the same except that the word “Absolute” is not in the title. It reprints five tabloid-size books written by Paul Dini and with painted art by Alex Ross. The work is wonderful if you like Alex’s art, as I do, […]

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22.07.2024

Rereading: OZMA OF OZ by L. Frank Baum - Todd's Blog

The third book in Baum’s Oz series has much to recommend it. For those who have seen Disney’s “Return to Oz,” there are familiar elements and characters like The Wheelers and Tiktok the mechanical man. Dorothy and her Uncle Henry are at sea en route to Australia to visit family when a massive storm batters […]

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26.07.2024

Rereading: FREDDY AND SIMON THE DICTATOR by Walter R. Brooks - Todd's Blog

As the long Freddy the Pig series neared its end, Brooks put aside silly stories about Martians for this one and returned to earlier enemies and themes. Simon the rat has a new plan to not only conquer the Bean farm, but to take over the entire area, and his approach is one that resonates […]

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Rereading: THE GRANGE AT HIGH FORCE by Philip Turner - Todd's Blog

Incoming: JUSTICE LEAGUE, THE WORLD'S GREATEST SUPER-HEROES Trade Paperback - Todd's Blog

Rereading: OZMA OF OZ by L. Frank Baum - Todd's Blog

Rereading: FREDDY AND SIMON THE DICTATOR by Walter R. Brooks - Todd's Blog

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